Silky is the bomb - I recommend them all the time.

I need to consider one or two of those Silky's myself. Thanks for showing them to us. Take care, my friend.

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+campfire52 For sure my friend. I"ve had a lot of saws but nothing that comes close to the cutting ability of these. I had some issues with the durability of that one model. But so far the rest are working out great for me. I'll let you know if I run into any problems with them. But so far I"ve put a lot of work in with them and I'm really happy.

Thanks for the review Coyote =) I carry two saws in my truck - a curved blade (not fold-able) and a thin-blade (almost hacksaw-like). I've been hesitant to buy a Silky but after your demo I'm bumping it up on my "to-get" list. Keep up the great videos!

I need to get one of those. Ive been looking at the Big Boy XL 2000. That Katanaboy is freaking huge !

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+Skills2Survive I think the Silky Big Boy XL 2000 is the one to get for all around back woods, packing, bushcraft type use. For processing firewood, building shelter, cutting poles, etc. it is amazingly efficient. The Katanaboy is awesome, but really best suited for the larger chores like cutting a down tree from the road, or bucking larger logs. If you are only going to get one to start with I would go with the XL 2000. Cheers Casey

Well, after watching your demonstration with me and then checking out a couple other reviews, my hubby bought me the Katanaboy for an anniversary gift! I just opened it tonight. It's awesome-looking and I can't wait to use it! We'll probably also get the Bigboy 2000 XL on your recommendation. Thanks, Casey!

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+momz13 So far I've had no issues with those two saws. I've cut through some SERIOUS timber with that Katanaboy too! That saw is a beast. So far the XL 2000 is also working great for me. I really like the curved blade on it. It makes it possible to do some really effective cutting with one hand. Cheers Casey

Great review Casey!

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+SilkyEurope Thank you. Appreciate all your help in finding a couple models that will work well for me. You guys are top notch. Cheers, Casey

Silky saws are awesome, Wish I could have found them sooner... I have the BigBoy 2000 XL teeth curved blade, GomBoy with curved blade. Great review, thanks for sharing.

@CoyoteWorks01

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. I think they are hands down the best cutters on the market as far as portable folding saws. Cheers my friend!

terrific, I think its time I pull the trigger and test some silky saws

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+Wandering Beast I would for sure. I've been thinking about getting one of the Gomboys as well. They are a bit smaller but I've heard they are still really great cutters. Cheers, Casey

That is a nice collection of saws you got there. I am planning on getting something like a Bigboy before next winter :) Thanks for the review - Martin

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+NorwegianWoods You won't be disappointed. I would suggest based on my experience that if you are planning on using them similar to the way that I do that you get the yellow handled Silky Bigboy XL 2000. Between the curved blade, and slight increase in thickness it definitely seems better suited to the hard unconventional woods use. And man that thing is a cutter. Crazy how much easier processing firewood gets with a saw that cuts that efficiently. Cheers Casey

@NorwegianWoods

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the advice :)

Great video. And it's really nice to hear that Silky and Sherrill Tree got a hold of you. That's pretty cool. Good to know they're interested in proactive customer service. I've wondered specifically about Silky Europe... I had a few emails go unanswered back around Christmas. Sherrill Tree has been excellent whenever I asked questions.

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+Essential Gear & Useful Skills Yeah. They were just awesome to deal with. All seemed like great people. They suggested that part of the issue may be how I was using the product, but very quickly started asking me questions and doing research to figure out what models would work better for my style of use. They confirmed blade thicknesses, checked on differences between blades produced for the Japanese market vs. those produced for the US market, and ultimately helped me land on a couple models that so far are working really well for me. I'll keep you guys updated but right away I can tell the Silky Bigboy XL 2000 is a much better saw for my use than the red handled large tooth Bigboy was. And the Katanaboy is just at a whole new level of cutting. Cheers Casey

@SilkyEurope

8 жыл бұрын

+Essential Gear & Useful Skills Have you tried to e-mail us? Which address have you used? Can we still help you ;)

@betweenfiveandseven

8 жыл бұрын

SilkyEurope I have been planning to do a video regarding all four sizes of teeth available for many of the folding saws (some only have 3 sizes, but many have 4). I have been unable to collect all four blades for any of them. I can always get large and medium teeth for any of my Silky Saws, but fine are more rare and ultrafine are nearly impossible to obtain. I've done videos on every single Silky Folding Saw now (with the exception of the Katanaboy 650 and the straight blade Ultra Accel). So, I own everything from the pocketboys to the F180 to all of the Gomboys to the BigBoy 2000 and the Katanaboy 500. and the ultra accel curved and also the super accel... I'd sure like to be able to get fine/ultra-fine/and Large for my pocketboy 130 or get medium and fine for my gomboy 300... It would make a good educational video to show people what the different teeth are good at.

@SilkyEurope

8 жыл бұрын

Great, we will take care of it! Just send us an e-mail with your address: social@silky-europe.com

Hello and thank you for the video. Is there really that much of a difference between large teeth and extra large teeth. I know I want to get the Kantaboy in extra large teeth as it is definitely a two-handed saw. But in the big boy, would extra large teeth be too difficult to pull with one hand if you had to support a log with the other hand? Thank you for your time.

Great review Casey, so am I to understand the XL 2000 is a thicker blade than the standard Bigboy? I love my BigBoy but like you I have had blade failure. Jason

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+Primal Outdoors It is a slightly thicker (thusly more rigid) blade. Not much, but enough that I notice the difference. Also I find with the curved blade it bites in to the wood on each pull stroke even better. It's a small thing but I feel like it makes me have even less of a tendency to want to put pressure on the blade. Cheers, Casey

Love my 2000XL, and want a Katanaboy 650!

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+matt4270 For sure. I think you could almost build a small cabin with that combination of saws! Lol.

Also, at the end of your video you say you have three of the big boys in different teeth sizes. If you had to choose just one tooth size, would it be the medium, large or extra large? Thank you for your time

My truck comes with a gas axe but I see a Katanaboy in the future for the river rat{Subaru}.That thing looks ike a beast.Nice review.Silky must be seeing some coin from the bush craft community the way they are promoting and paying attention to it.

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+River rat Yeah I agree. That Katanaboy is like having a small chainsaw. They do seem to be paying more attention to the bushcraft outdoor community lately. They were awesome to work with. Genuinely nice people who really seemed interested in helping me have a better experience with their products. I really appreciate that in a company. Far too many companies these days just don't have that level of commitment to their users. Cheers Casey

@riverrat1149

8 жыл бұрын

+Coyote Works loyalty to a product and its buyers is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.I have suffered thru this being a home builder.I grew up going to a local lumber store with my father to being a valued customer as grown man and a contractor.They had to close their doors and all that is left is Lowes and Home depot.They both sell you Crap with a sense of entitlement.They treat you like you should be thankful they will even take your money Full of punk little kids that could not wipe there ass if mommy did not fill toilet paper dispenser for them.It is good to hear of a company taking pride in their product.

Say Heah, I got a sheath for my 2000 and it's nice to carry it now. ,, .

@CoyoteWorks01

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I need to get some sort of sheath for mine. Where did you get yours from?

@paulie4x1

7 жыл бұрын

Coyote Works I think I got mine from either Bailey's or Due North Mercantile, I don't remember, But just Google it as I did, Google Silky Sheath to fit all Silky BigBoy Saw's, It fits most of all Bigboy Saw's, Infact it even fits my Corona Saw also.

@paulie4x1

7 жыл бұрын

always Google with the "Best Price" for the item,. ,, .

I'm thinking of getting a bigboy saw. Out of the three you show at the end of your video, which one would you recommend?

@CoyoteWorks01

7 жыл бұрын

+ya00007 I would reccommend the Bigboy XL 2000 with the yellow handle. The bladed is curved which really improves the cutting, and the blade is a bit thicker which makes it just a bit more durable for hard use. Any of the Bigboy Saws I've used are incredible cutters. But I would give the nod to the Bigboy XL 2000 for woods use for sure. Cheers my friend!

Nice demo casey, was surprised to hear you had blade failure on your silky saw. What reason did silky give you for the failure. Cheers.

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+MARCVS SPARTACVS They said a couple things contributed. Mainly the fact that particular model of Silky Bigboy has a bit thinner blade than some of their other models of saws. As such, it isn't the best for the hard field use. It's more designed for the pruning/landscaping type environment. It's still a good back country saw, but you do need to use it more carefully. Basically I'm putting the saws to work in one of the hardest situations for them to hold up to which is cutting large volume at awkward angles, etc. This means the blades take a lot more flex and stress and on that particular saw they will fail sooner. They suggested that one of their traditional fixed blade saws, the Silky Bigboy XL 2000, or the Silky Katanaboy would work better for me. So I picked up the Bigboy XL 2000 and the Katanaboy. So far they both seem to be working much better, and holding up longer than the red handled Bigboy did for me.

What does it state on the bigboy 2000 XL packaging that shows it comes with the XL teeth? And whats the size of the teeth?

@CoyoteWorks01

7 жыл бұрын

+Bilquess Akbar I don't have the packaging any more but I'll measure the teeth when I get a minute and let you know.

@stefanodogg280

6 жыл бұрын

The teeth count is how you know, they are listed on Amazon.com on the sales page for the 2000

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Say Heah, I might get the Silky Katana, But most of the time I scout or long hikes, So that Katana 500 might be too much of a saw, I do luv my Wicked Tough Saw better than my Bacho Laplander and I bought the Combo, In the sheath I can carry it in the open position when I build a shelter or using the saw. Yeah it also doesn't bind as much.

@CoyoteWorks01

7 жыл бұрын

I"m going to order one of those Wicked Tough saws. I checked them out and they look like an awesome replacement for the Bahcos. Thanks for the tip!

@paulie4x1

7 жыл бұрын

Copy That, They are.

@paulie4x1

7 жыл бұрын

Coyote Works Oh, but get the Cimbo it's with the Sheath, I can carry my Wicked Tough Saw in the open position when I'm building a camp. ,, .

Did you try the wax on the blade?

@CoyoteWorks01

8 жыл бұрын

+TantoFan I haven't tried that yet. But someone else suggested that as well. Do you know if a certain kind of wax works best? Cheers, Casey

@mntbighker

8 жыл бұрын

+Coyote Works I think probably the best easily available thing might be the wax used on skis or snow boards. It's pretty hard and formulated not to easily rub off. I have something made for wood working planes. But the ski stuff is probably more readily available on Amazon.